Continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion in a woman with secondary adrenal insufficiency

Endocrine. 2019 Feb;63(2):398-400. doi: 10.1007/s12020-018-1780-4. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Authors

Francesca Cardini¹, Elisabetta Torlone², Vittorio Bini¹, Alberto Falorni³

Affiliations

¹ University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
² Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
³ University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy. alberto.falorni@unipg.it.

PMID: 30353412
DOI: 10.1007/s12020-018-1780-4

No abstract available

Keywords: ACTH deficiency; Adrenal insufficiency; Circadian rhythm; Cortisol; Hydrocortisone; Subcutaneous infusion.

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Adrenal Insufficiency / complications
Adrenal Insufficiency / drug therapy*
Adult
Circadian Rhythm
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage*
Hydrocortisone / blood
Hypersensitivity / complications
Hypersensitivity / drug therapy
Infusion Pumps*
Infusions, Subcutaneous

Substances

Hydrocortisone